Position Summary
We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst with strong end-to-end cash application expertise as the primary requirement, complemented by solid collections experience. The role partners closely with the US team, requiring clear, professional communication and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
Title: Analyst, AR
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Accounting & Finance
Location: Ahmedabad/Gujarat
Reporting Relationship: Supervisor, AR
Shift timings: 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM IST (extendable as per requirements)
Responsibilities
- Execute complete cash application across payment methods: EFT/ACH, lockbox, wire, checks, and credit cards; ensure timely and accurate posting and invoice matching.
- Review remittances, perform short-pay handling, apply credit memos, and reconcile unapplied/unidentified cash promptly.
- Manage customer deductions (validations, coding, offsets, and documentation) and coordinate resolutions with Collections and Deductions teams.
- Drive collections follow-ups: statement sharing, payment commitments, dispute logging, and escalation as needed.
- Maintain clean AR sub-ledger: clear unapplied cash, resolve exceptions, and support month-end close activities.
- Collaborate with the US team on payment issues, disputes, and customer queries; maintain SLA and accuracy targets.
- Prepare routine AR reports: aging, unapplied cash, deductions, and cash posting status.
- Support continuous improvement: refine processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance data quality.
Requirements
• 6+ years of AR experience with a primary focus on cash application; collections exposure is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with customer deductions, credit memos, short pays, and write-offs.
• Proficiency in processing payments via EFT/ACH, lockbox, and credit cards; strong remittance interpretation skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAPS4 HANA preferred); Excel proficiency (lookups, pivots) required;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with US stakeholders across time zones.
• High attention to detail, ownership mindset, and professional presence.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in commerce/accounting/finance (or equivalent)
- 6+ years of accounts receivable experience with primary focus on cash application
- Hands-on experience with customer deductions, credit memos, short pays, and write-offs
- Proficiency in processing payments via EFT/ACH, lockbox, wire, checks, and credit cards; strong remittance interpretation skills
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred)
- Excel proficiency (lookups, pivots)
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with US stakeholders across time zones
- High attention to detail, ownership mindset, and professional presence
What We Do
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Celebrating the beauty of every eye, lip and face is fundamental to our DNA. It’s in our name and inspires us as a company. We are committed to creating a culture internally – and in the world around us – where all individuals are encouraged to express their truest selves, are empowered to succeed and where we do the right thing for people, the planet and animals. Our deep commitment to inclusive, accessible, cruelty-free beauty has fueled the success of the e.l.f. Cosmetics brand online and at retail since 2004. With the 2020 acquisition of the pioneering clean-beauty brand W3LL People, and the new lifestyle beauty brand Keys Soulcare created with Alicia Keys, we continue to strategically expand our portfolio with brands that support our purpose and values. Our brands are widely available online, and at leading beauty, mass-market, and natural specialty retailers.
